Accounting Analyst II

MGE Energy Inc
  • Madison, WI
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Position Purpose

    Performs complex accounting activities and financial analysis to support accurate reporting and compliance. This role independently manages critical processes, identifies issues, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives while supporting audit and regulatory requirements.

    Core Responsibilities

    Note: This is not an all-inclusive listing

    • Perform complex account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
    • Investigate and correct accounting errors and inconsistencies
    • Analyze financial data and prepare variance explanations
    • Support internal and external audits and compliance efforts
    • Identify and implement improvements across end-to-end processes

    Behavioral Competencies

    Note: These are in addition to Core Competencies

    • Problem Solving - Identifies root causes and develops proposed solutions
    • Analytical Thinking - Interprets financial data and trends
    • Independence - Operates with minimal supervision
    • Collaboration - Works across teams to resolve issues
    • Communication - Clearly presents financial insights

    Skills

    • Accounting & GAAP Application - Applies accounting principles to complex transactions - Proficient
    • Advanced Excel & Reporting - Uses advanced tools for financial analysis - Proficient
    • ERP & Financial Systems - Leverages systems for reporting and analysis - Proficient
    • Controls & Compliance - Applies and adapts internal control processes - Proficient

    Education

    Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA progress preferred.

    Experience

    • 3-5 years accounting or auditing experience
    • Experience with financial reporting and reconciliations

    Work Location

    • This hybrid role is based at our Madison, WI headquarters. While three days onsite is the minimum, team collaboration and business needs may require additional in-office presence.

    Pre-employment will require satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

    We are an AA/EOE employer and consider all qualified candidates without regard to protected status.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMadison, WI

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Auditingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Auditunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Financial Systemsunmatched
    • Financial Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Internal Auditunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Managementunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Variance Analysisunmatched

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